jr&tfj?""''' r'""MS'"?1- TyifiitffCT THE CUIiU.UMA DEMOCRAT. 'A " ly" Iiij'ram Jit Mills "TIIUTI! WITHOUT FEAIl !f s.i rujin.fr, .v.iitcjr 10, DEMOCRATIC NOMINATION - fj VOn GOVERNOR : C ttEN. DAVID It. POitTEfi, (OF HUNTINGDON COUNTY.) Democratlo Nomination. The Blh of March Democratic State Convention Vloscd their labors on Tuesday last. Every County in the State was fully represented; and on the se cond ballot Gen. DAVID II. PORTER, of Hun tingdon county was nominated as the candidato of the democrittte party for Governor, having received M votes of the 133 delegates in attendance. A re solution wus unanimously adopted pledging the in dividual exertions of each member of tho Conven tion to promote the election of the nominee ; and a spirit of harmony and good feeling plainly indicated that all were gratified with tho result, notwithstand in? they had lost the nominatidn of their personal favorites. Gen. I'onTBii is at present a member of Jlho stato Senate has uniformly supported the meas ures and candidates of the democratic patty po: Frsses talcMs of a superior order is most popular ivherc b'csl known iind will undoubtedly tako tho place of the present incumbent in December next. AVe have, raised his name to our mast's head, where it shall remain during our control over the "Colum bia Democrat ;" and tho democracy of Fcnnsylvn. nia may rejoico in the nomination of so pure and popular a democratic republican as their candidate. (Tj Tho Antimasonic Conservative Bank party liave re-nominatcd Mr. Kitncr as their candidate for (JoVerhdrj and recommended Gen. Harrison for the Presidency. Thii is all well enough for form's sake; but what an immense trouble and expense, must this amalgamated trio of party jugglers sustain mere ly to find themselves wofully defeated in October next. Ho must hb blind Indeed, who cannot sco the power and determination of the democratic party of Pennsylvania; J hey will rout tho present dynasty and sccurd the clcctidn of sucli candidate as will once more put tho Cohilriomvcalth's Matter in good order. , The Bank Jllli; This bill, the provisions of which wo noticed a fort-night since, passed a final reading in the House of Representatives on the d inst. by a voto of 60 to 40. No decisive action has been had upon it in tho Scna'ti, hut its defeat there is a matter beyond all doubt". (Jj 'On the 3d inst. in tho Senate, Mr. McCen. key offered sundry resolutions in relation to banks. The first, requiring the banks to resume specie pay ihchts was negatived by a voto of 20 to 13. When the second resolution, making tho stockholders per sonally responsible, was under consideration, Mr. Pearson wished tho toto takon immediately ho Wished to sc'b who dare voto in favor of it and con cluded his remarks by saying that ho would have no more, confidence, in a senator that would voto for it, than lie would havo In a horse thief.'.' Truly, he ii d bfavd ! ''Riding on a rail" would cbbl such a fellow's temper. dj The Berwick "Sentinel" has passed into the hands of Mr. Levi L. Tate, who promises to ad vocato tho principles and measuicsof tho Democrat Ictyaity; Wc wishhim success. In our next number we shall publish the JYetu Constitution, as amended by the RcfcrmConvention, and which will bo submitted to tho people of Pennsylvania for adoption or rejection at the next election. An interesting address of the democratic members df tho Convention will bo found n a pre, ceding column. The Murder Case. The Hon: John Fairfield, of Maine, has introdu ced a series of resolutions in Congress, calling for tho appointment of a select committeo to investigate tho causes which led to the murder of his colleague, the late Jonathan Cilley. Tho Resolutions passed by a voto 162 to 49 j and the committee havopow- Vr to send for persons and papers. Mr. Fairfield 'addressed the Housa in ail eloquent speech, in whid it is said ho roado Wise, of Virginia, tho primo rrio M'r in llio dud, turn palo as death, and quake liko iJtL aspen leaf. Wo hdpo thd committeo may per .trSrra their duty fuithfully ; ond in doing so, llicy will undoubtedly put upon Gravc,Visc, and Webb, that reproach and punishment which tho'y deserve 'ni principal and accessories in the perpetration of an atrocious and cold-blooded murder; Several papers, of all parties, are urging upon1 the authorities of Maryland the immediate arrest of Graves, Wise and Webb, for the atrocious murder of Mr. Cilley, Tho public vbico cries aloud for jus lice and we roe no better mode of securing iHhaii by the trial pf this tlio, through whose joint mean lbs outrage wai perpetrated: Tim MAKKKTfl.Fr.orn is idling In Phila delphia at $.7 0;Jn Baltimore at s. 25,000 Lttbltels of Foreign Wheat were Fold In Baltimore on tho 2d inst. at SI 62 per bmliel. Tho select committee appointed In tno Houso of Representatives to inquire into tho causes which led to tho death of Mr. Cilley, arc Mr. Touccy, of Connecticut, Mr. Porter, of Pennsylvania, Mr. Grennell, of Massa'chuaetts, Mr. Ellmorc, of South Carolina, Mr. Bruycr. of New York, Mr. Grtml- land, of Georgia', and Mr. Haridtn, of Indiana. Take tlmo by tho forelock." Deli aui:T SuuscntuEits wilt bear in mind that unless tllcy dischargo their dues prior t'o llio publication of number S3, (which will be in a few weeks,) that $2 CO will be strictly exacted, in ac cordance with our published terms, Those at a dis tance can remit current shin-plasters by tnail. THE CONVENTION. AVc congratulate the Dcnlo'craoy of Pa. upon the harmony winch characterised the proceedings of the convention. Every co. M the state was fully represented, and eve ry delegate sccineil deeply impressed with the high importance of the trust committed to his charge. All hearts were bent upon the holy purpose of rescuing our beloved Pennsylvania fiom the hlisrulo 'of the fae tion which now predominates in the Exe cutive Derpartnioul of the Commonwealth, and from the determined snivit manifested upon this occasion, there can scarcely he tho shadow df a doubt that that riurrioSu will be accomplished in October next. Never did a convention assemble in a better spi rit; and never did a convention close the pripeipal business for which It was conve ncd With greater harmony and unity df fee lingi Disappointments in personal prefer ences were obliterated by the conviction that victory was about id perch upon the Democratic banner, and that act of the con vention would be sanctioned and approved by the Ireo and untrammelled ycomany ol this good old Commonwealth. Let every democrat who values his principles and is slhcercly attached to the republican institu tions which protect his lights and secure his liberties, put Ins shoulder to the wheel, and victory is outs. Fa. Jleporlcr. DEMOCRATIC NOMINATION. This day we have tho pleasure df pre scnting to our democratic friends, the Hume of Cicn. DAXU) It. POUTER, of Him iingdon county, ns the candidate for Gover nor, put in nomination, with rreat unanimi. ly, by llio Democratic Convention. This body was entirely full, and comprised rihiong its members marly of the most re spectable and influential democrats id the state; It assembled under very favbrsiole auspices conducted its proceedings in a most commendable' spirit rif patriotic unity of feeling and its' work, wo doubt not, will t i' it n '.ti uo cpraia uy approved uy every honest dem oerat in tlio state Uy reference to its pro cccdings, it will bc seen, that a number of distinguished and excellent democrats, were named as candidates for nomination each, and ali of whom, were eminently worthy of the honor but of the whole number, we risque nothing in saying, Oen, Porter is in every respect second to none, in his title to tho confidence and distinction, by which he has. been honored; lib is a iiatlvc Of Montgomery county a sod of a feoidiqr bf iho revolution a most consistent and unwavering democrat a man of superior talclilShighly cultivated mind thoroughly acquainted with all the great interests of thd plioBIe and of much expe rience in legislation. He is a practical far mer residing in the centre ol the state, and has a most comprehensive acquaintance with all its interests and resources in every section. Hid htincsty and honor are with out stain or reproach, and his personal pop ularity unbounded, as his recent election to the senate, in a district strongly opposed to him in politics, abundantly proves. Such is the man, presented to the people ot Pennsylvania by tie democratic conven tion, as n competitor of Jescph Ritner. The result is not, for an instant doubtful. The melancholy visages of the Rituermen, and the low abuse heaped upon Gen. Porter by P,nt iilnl nthnr.c in ibnir vmvnnlinr,. rrivn full earnest of their desperation. "The avenging hour has come," and Gov. Ritner Willi the sins and follies of his aununiStra tion oh his head, must speedily sink into disgrace and contempt. Keystone. RAIL ROAD CONVENTION! A railroad Convention consisting df about 300 delegates, from tho different counties of this state, and from several of the border ing counties in Ohio, is now in session hero Wo notice among its members, a number ot distinguished champions of the Internal Improvement system of Pennsylvania! The lion, Robert T. Contad, of Philadcl phia, is President) assisted by six Vice Pre sidents and Secretaries. lb There arc three things with which a man should keep on terms his Wife, his Sto mach, arid his Conscience. An Old Uachelot- is the most mlsorable animal on earth. Religious Notice. THE Episcopal Church in Bloomsburg, will be open for. Divine Servico, on Sunday the 18th inst,, notwithstanding notice hav ing been given to the contrary. March 10, 1033. STATEMENT OF THE COMMON SCHOOL APPROPRIATION DDE FROM THE STATE TO THE DIFFERENT DISTRICTS OF COLUMBIA CO. DISTRICTS) 1835 1830 Bloom, paid 80 014 141 92 paid 31 00 paid paid , paid paid paid paid 1)3 311 paid paid paid 80 01 i 141 02 paid 31 00 pai'd paid paid paid paid paid 93 34i paid paid IJnar Creek, Cattawissa, Dcrry", Fishing Creek, Greenwood, Hemlock, Liberty. Limestone, Madison, Mahoiiinc, Mifflin, Mount Pleasant', Roaring Creek Srigarlo&f, Roaring Creek belonged to Cattawissa The forcoins statement exhibits not only fifth Common School year (1839) payable wnen mat year coimneiiuca, io mi uiu uimucia in mu uuumy, uui aiso inose lor trie 1st 2d, 3d and 4th school years, (viz: 1833, 1830, 1837 and 1838,) now duo to such dis tricts as havo either not accccpted or not yet applied in the proper manner for their mo ney, The whole arribunt ol State appropriation yet due each district, since the first year of' the system, is exhibited in the last column. The State appropriation for 1835 or the first school year, was $75,000 : for 1830. or the second school year, $700,000, (including the Building Fund of $500,000;) and for . ...... i i t 'III. . An.in nnn !l'il.. I iHiio; or ttie nun year, ii win dc uu,uuu i I Aiin zifiA !i ...'II 1. ! &.rn nnn . isiaiurc auu 5iuu,uuu it win uu 5iiuu,uuu the eomindhccirient of the sVstein or Sl,250!000 without, dr Sl,350i000 with the ex nected increase. Undrawn dividends of the two first year's appropriation are to be received from the county Treasury. The dividend of subsequent years arc payable by the State Treasurer, on application to the sdncrinlclklant. The following is the form of the necessary certificate, which should be fdf warded t'6 the superintendant, m it: S District Tax fur 183 . (Dale.) "7'ofie Sitpcrintcndant of Common Schools, "Sm I do hpreby certity that a school tax amqunting t dollars cents, has "been retrularly levied and. assessed, lor the school year 183 , upon district "countv ; that a warrant for thd collection lector according to law, and that the aFdresaid sum is at least equal to this district's an nual share of the State appropriation. 'I do fUither certify that of "appointed Treasurer oi mis uistriei. "Attest, Secretary. By the next mail after the receipt of Jhc foregoing dltllis department, a warrant dri tlio ate Treasurer for the appropriation of the current year, will be seiit to tlic District St: Treasurer; tosether with similar warrants . . . . S . L 1. I . ' maininir in the suatc treasury, i o outain that oiie tax fd'r tlib current year, equai tb tlm District's share of the ordinary aniiUal state appropriation (S&dOiOOO) Vill be sufficient td enable It to receive all dividends of former undrawn appropriatidns; As" sbon as tile District previously iidri-accepling, accepts the system and receives its moncv from tho State Treasury, it is thereby entitled to all money remaining for its use in the County Treasury, provided it accepts case it is the duty of the County Treasurer District Treasurer, on the order of the Board ccptance and the receipt of the money from accompanies uiu warrum ui uiu kjujiumuunutui, u uic jmmutuuuui w.uuu uic vouiuy Treasurer will be perfectly safe in paying over the dividends in his hands. Acceptance of the Common School System, under the present laws, can only take place iy vote oi a majority oi sucu ciuzuns ui uaua iion-uuceining uisinci, as asscmuie on the day of electing Directors, being in most cases the third Friday df March; The citizens then assembled have hvo acts to perform; 1st, to elect Directors, which must be done whether the system is to bo put in operation or not ; and 2d, to decide the question whether the system shall be accepted or not. This last question is only to bo submit ted in siich Districts as previously rejected the system, bdtndt in accepting districts, and may be decided in the aflirmativd by a mere majority of the votes polled. Sec the 13th Section of the Common School Law of 1830. Having thus explained the condition of the State apprbpriations,the manner of dbtainirtg them; and the mode of accepting tho system, the Superintendent would respectfully ad dress a word of information and advice to the citizens of such tdwnships, wards and bd roufrhs di have not vet received it. In doing this ho has no wish officially to become the advocate of thd system, but solely promote their situation in relation to it. By the first Common School Law (that of April 1st 1834,) if any number Districts Hi a County even one accepted the system, they thereby became entitled to the receipt Ol lUO ivnuie otaie appropnaiiuil inicnuuu iui uu uiu uismuia in uiu uuuuiy iui uilh yuur. This harsh provision was repealed by tho supplement of April 15, 1835, which enacts that non-aCcepting districts should have two years, (which of course counted from the date of the' Supplement,) within which time they might accept and Save1 forfeiture of the undrawh dividends. Before the passage of tho supplement, however, the forfeiture contemplated by tho act of 1834, had tauen the appropriation of tho first school year Thus iho law remained till the passage the declaratoiv resolution of 27th May. Schdot Fjmd." By the joint operation of these acts thr period of foifelturo was further postponed till the lsl df November 1838, (next November) with this difference, that the forfeited dividends be distributed among tho accepting districts of the same county, but are to be added to tho principal of the general Cbihmon School Fund in the State Tiea. sury, tho interest of which drily is annually distributable. Bui though the law reads thus, tho legal act of acceptance must be performed a consid erable time before , tho 1st of November, 1838. Under the existing law non-accepting districts can only adopt tho system, by the tors, which in most cases takes' place on the that though the completion of he forfeiture ddes not tako place till November; yet; that thd act of nccoptaneo which cdrf alone prevent it from attaching, much be performed for townships in Match,, and for wards and borotlghs, at the time next spring wlicn they elect their prdpor officers. Nor is tho operatldn of this forfeiture confined to the opera tion of the current year, but embraces those the system, bee the 1st and 13th sections. This being the manner ond effect of the forfeiture to state tho consequences of present adoption. Acceptance- of tha system1 next snrirle will Hot of 1840, or for two yeurs, at tho end of which time an tut qualiliecl voters ot the district, it the oxpeninent stioum not prove sausiaciory, oco sec. i j. Present acceptance will prevent tho forfeiture, not of one, but of foifror fivo years' state appropriations, including that of noxt school year, amounting in tho ngtrrcgolo to about 51 to each taxable in habitant, two thousand dollars in a district containing S00 taxables, without counting any thing on a probablo increaso of appropriation by the present Legislature. Acceptance next spring, and the consequent receipt of tho above accumulated dividends, will only burthen each District next year, with a school tax equal to 04 j cents on each taxable. This tax, howev er, is not to be paid in that prportion by each taxable, in the manner of a poll tax, but will be assessed on the property, professions end persons thai pay county rates, and on such personal property as paid stato tax. Tho school tax on a township having 500 taxables, and receiving gS,000 of state appropriaUons, would bo something less $325, Hut In reality, ecccptihce will not add rriuch, if any thing, fd the burdien of taxation, in the popu lous counties. It is known that in many districts tho tax collected by the Oommisioners for the educa tion of poor children, is equal to the sum which would bo necessary to entitle thoso districts to the re ceipt of the Common school Funds, if they should adopt like system. Nor would It be necessary, in most cases, lo lovy a tax beyond tho lowest amount necessary in ordor to secure th" state aid, because their ac cumulated stato appropriation of four or five years, will He sufficient to build or otherwise prpvids good school houses, thus leaving th current year's lax and appropriation wholly applicable to instruction, for which purpose It would be narly ralMcnt. If the svsteru ba adoritd noit snrinir. o'mV one pid by the Districts; bsfore thsy will hire sn oppsrtumty of diseintmuinj tin jyUsta at th triennKl elsc- 1838 1839 TOTAL. paid 220 12 383 30 paid 83 51 paid paid paid paid paid paid 239 54 paid paid paid 709 17 780 48 paid 291 83 paid paid paid paid paid paid 87 04 paid 728 45 paid 293 28 220 12 323 35 220 58 83 51 105 72 211 70 173 50 78 32 195 52 233 25 439 54 95 17 208 40 09 70 293 28 1,382 04 1,711 02 220 58 522 05 105 72 211 70 173 50 78 32 195 52 238 25 1502 31 95 17 1145 39 99 70 2752 78 until 1832. tho dividends of State appropriation fur tho on or after the first Monday of June, 1838, ii uiu iaw remains unaltered, nut it the Leg. i -.. . " uiuuing an aggregate given Dy mo state smco every case, as soon as the facts will justify thereof has been delivered to the district Col Post Office; county, is the lawfully (Signed,) . , President, lor all undrawn dividends of former years te. .1.1.. I . me lauer no auuuionai tax is necessary; so belorc tho 1st of November, 1838. In that to pay over such money forthwith to the ofDircetois. The best proof of such ac the State Treasurer, is the circular which the interests of those districts; by explaining place in several counties, so lar as related to (ltfja.; of the crjtnmoil school law of Juno 13, 1830, 1837, " relative to undrawit balances in tho vole ol the citizens assembled to elect Direc third Friday in March. Hence it follows, of ull the years since the commencement of caused by continued rejection, It becomes proper fasten it on the district forever, but only till the snrinz it may be discontinued by the vote of a majority of other tax. aftw Ihst of next year, must nsceeMiilv be 1837 on the 1st Turner ef Mm. tin 'rih. .;? ment of this tax. caul to 04 Wi fnt blei will nrobablv entitle them, besido rr1lir.i.Z? from tha nortr srfinnl tdr. tn a tint equal to 1 for each taxable for the second vear fin .1... .1.- . r il nr.- . . '. . ' So uiut iuo imyweiu oi pi ou lor eacn taxable id two yesrs, iviu enaoio inose uiiincu to receive $5 each tftinMn. fmm ihn otntjt It. t.n .1. for tT , uuic urao. llenCO It teem tn ha fnr llio ln). nf .1 accepting districts, to take tho matter, seriously into dehber'ation Independent of all considerations aril ins from the merits or tmn'a r l.. r : o i c . w. ..... wuuuun School System. ThoUttb. .tho fiVfitpm la a tn I. Lf.k 4. i wit T v :, , t iiuuucy, ii nas produce, wme decided and salutary changs In the. Ttio School H(nlSCS ara cenprolto. ,,..t. : , being either new, or well repaired, and more equal- Tho comnennation tif Tmflw, l.t.. i r. .,. one third, aud the prolession is ropldly and nronor. tinnot.l Vi!nr in .,.0fl,.- .4 . v ... (.fv.muwo auu niuepenuence. Thn nitmhnr nf Clhthlwn tnt.n-tit In rt - , vi -j. ui uiu summon Schools, is at least doublo that of the schools which preccuca mem in mo same districts. The duration of teachtritr in each t .j j uwwuft the same. The kind ofimtruction is In all coles as good; id in most better than In tho old. echpols. The cost of teachlnir. tinti.;ili.i.i:i. .l. : creased compensation of the teachers the impro ved condition of the hnnp. nr,A ki,.. .1 1 ... ,uv uEuu vmtr snu kind of instruction, it is only ono half of what it was miiuii: mc nymcra went into operation. Formerly It was $2 25 on an average over the state, now It is $ 1 12J for each pupil per quarter. In tho old schools some paid for their own edu cation, and some were educated at the expense of tho county. This unpleasant distinction is not tound in tho Common Schools. All receive tho satno Instruction, paid for out of the same common stock. Thcio is no room, tthnrornrn r. w;i:.i. on the part of tho teacher towards particular pupils, cr of distinction among tho scholars. uui 11 is not on account ol these, its undeniable fruits, that the non-ncecntinn- fHctriMo .i drcsscd. Ihcse facta aro alluded to merely to shovr that there is no danirpr tn tlm mr.i;rr,r.M Ti,A t ' I I O " j V ........ . LUUUU jeet of the Supcnntcndant is to lay the whole mat- u.-i uciuiu uiuso msincis, mat iney may, act undcr- hnal decision next spring. As a friend; ho would advise all to accept the sys tem for tho next two years, because at the end of that time it can bo discontinued If found insufficient. In tho mean time tlm nrriimiilntn.i fA nr -......... .unv. V, 1 11. v years will bo secured and can bo applied to the per- u.unwsi. .iij,iu.wiici(1 ui uiu bcuooi nouses 01 mo District, and to a fair trial of tho Common School mode of teaching. At tho eri& of that time, if tha system be discontinued, each District will be in pos session of rroful Rf.hnnl hnncna nnA C - 0 - - --vf iiii intwiUCU UJL perienco in the subject of instruction, which will, bo gmTilv i:nr(h ihn mn1l t.r r.nt.1 rA. ,1. If the system be accepted by any of the districts in question, tho Superintendant would adviso that such citizens as hnvrj heretofore been opfidit'd to iil but who ore carirfia' and intelligent men snau 1,0 elected directors They will have it in their power to keep down the dinouiit of taxation, and to test the experiment m such a manner as to prevent any imputation of partiality for the syp tcrri. .Such men; also, reproacntating the feelings of tlio mojority of the district, will carry public confidence along with them, and tho result whether for or against Com mon Schools, will be satisfactory to the district. THO. H. BURROWS, Superintendent of Common Scliools: Skchetiht's Orncs, 7 llarrrisburg, Jan. 13, 1838.5 . (j . , tCP To Friiit'cirsl. 03 The I'jditors having issued propasals for tho pub licatioit of a newspaper at another place, they now direr for sale the! printing materials and subscrip tion list df ' THE COLUMBIA DEMOCRAT." To a young man with a limited capital this offica offers considerable inducements, It Having upwards of five hundred subscribers, and Kn advertising anc job custom Worth frdm 800, lo 1000 per aftnuro; Tho original cost of tlw establishment will be all that we shall require from the purchaser., Any in quiries by mail will be strictly attended Jo. , "Trie Columbia Dsmochat" is published at Dloomsburg, in the most central part of Cbiiimliii county, and acts with the dominant party both iri political and sectional feelings. Address, , J INGRAM & MILLS, Bloomsburg, Feb. 10, 1838. TO OUR CUSTOMERS. 1 t , 1 Those indebted to this establishment for subscrip tions, jobs, or advertisements, are requested to mako immediate payment, as in a short time our books will bo placed in the hands of a magistrate to enforco collection, Those who do not pay within theycar will be charged 2 50 in conformity with our terms of publication. We hope that all may see tlio ne cessity of complying with this' notice,, as, wo must pursue this course in order to comply with our pay able engagements. JOHN S. INGRAM, . FRANKLIN 8. MILLS. February 10, 1828. CHEESE I-CIIEESE ! I 1 1 POUNDS of CHEESE just received from. jMevr Vork. It is a nrime loll and will be sold by wholesale or retail at (ho store of C. B. FISHER. Bloomsburg, March 10, 1838. ZiooJrC at This 1 1 ALL persons indebted to the subscriber either by Note or Book Account, pre- vioiis to tnis oaie, win oblige him by riiakinir payment before tha first rlnv of a j pril next. After thai date trie collection of such demands will be attended with Costs. There will be nb mistake in this notice. , . , 0. B. FISHER. Bloomsburg, March 10, 1838. e1n,Wtvania MlMa 4' Volunteers 1 lie Adjutant General has made his annual report, from which.it appears that tho nam ber of Ml tin nml Vnlii.u. v viuukutja uip Militia, hon 171.053 4,000 U.Q13 1101 2O4.T03 Cavalry, Artillery. Infantry, uiuemoii, Total,' J. , -.6 year - ousincsti mutt 1837